49ers’ Kaepernick shines in 1st start

November 19, 2012 10:44 PM

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49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) out runs Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) to catch the ball for a gain in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) out runs Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) to catch the ball for a gain in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Kicker David Akers (2) and Punter Andy Lee (4) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Kicker David Akers (2) and Punter Andy Lee (4) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks off in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks off in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Chicago quarterback Jason Campbell (2) looses the ball as he's tackled by Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) in the first half. He recovers the ball for a loss during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Chicago quarterback Jason Campbell (2) looses the ball as he's tackled by Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) in the first half. He recovers the ball for a loss during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago

Running back Frank Gore (21) flies through the air after a tackle in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Frank Gore (21) flies through the air after a tackle in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19,

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Linebacker Tavares Gooden (56) celebrates after a big play in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Linebacker Tavares Gooden (56) celebrates after a big play in the second quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19,

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates Fullback Bruce Miller (49) after a big play in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates Fullback Bruce Miller (49) after a big play in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) talks with coach Jim Harbaugh as Quarterback Alex Smith (11) listens in form the sidelines during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) talks with coach Jim Harbaugh as Quarterback Alex Smith (11) listens in form the sidelines during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19,

Cornerback Tarell Brown (25) chases after Chicago wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Cornerback Tarell Brown (25) chases after Chicago wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif.,

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) is tackled by Chicago safety Chris Conte (47) in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) is tackled by Chicago safety Chris Conte (47) in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Linebacker Tavares Gooden (56) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Linebacker Tavares Gooden (56) during the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Chicago quarterback Jason Campbell (2) briefly looses the ball after being tackled by Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Chicago quarterback Jason Campbell (2) briefly looses the ball after being tackled by Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San

Running back Frank Gore (21) breaks through chicago tackle by safety Chris Conte (47) and cornerback Tim Jennings (26) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Frank Gore (21) breaks through chicago tackle by safety Chris Conte (47) and cornerback Tim Jennings (26) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) gets tackled by safety Chris Conte (47) during the first half of the the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) gets tackled by safety Chris Conte (47) during the first half of the the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on

Chicago Bears fans during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Chicago Bears fans during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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Running back Frank Gore (21) breaks through chicago tackle by safety Chris Conte (47) and cornerback Tim Jennings (26) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Frank Gore (21) breaks through chicago tackle by safety Chris Conte (47) and cornerback Tim Jennings (26) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte (47) takes down 49ers Running back Kendall Hunter (32) at the five yard line during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Chicago Bears safety Chris Conte (47) takes down 49ers Running back Kendall Hunter (32) at the five yard line during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates tight end Vernon Davis (85) and Offensive tackle Alex Boone (75) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012. (Brant Ward / The Chronicle)

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates tight end Vernon Davis (85) and Offensive tackle Alex Boone (75) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the

Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19,

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks for a field goal in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks for a field goal in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) out runs Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) to catch the ball for a gain in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

49ers wide receiver Kyle Williams (10) out runs Chicago Bears cornerback Kelvin Hayden (24) to catch the ball for a gain in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Quarterback Alex Smith (11) with coach Jim Harbaugh before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012. (Brant Ward / The Chronicle)

Quarterback Alex Smith (11) with coach Jim Harbaugh before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012. (Brant Ward / The

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Running back Kendall Hunter (32) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Tight end Vernon Davis (85) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Tight end Vernon Davis (85) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

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Special teams during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Special teams during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) on his first snap in the NFL as a starting quarterback during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) on his first snap in the NFL as a starting quarterback during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday

49ers fans go above and beyond for their tailgating parties serving both duck and shrimp before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

49ers fans go above and beyond for their tailgating parties serving both duck and shrimp before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) on his first snap in the NFL as a starting quarterback during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) on his first snap in the NFL as a starting quarterback during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday

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Saliou Sow from Oakland celebrates his 6th birthday with his family before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Saliou Sow from Oakland celebrates his 6th birthday with his family before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) and Linebacker Aldon Smith (99) take down Chicago Bears quarterback Jason Campbell (2) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at ... more

Running back Frank Gore (21) flies through the air after a tackle in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Running back Frank Gore (21) flies through the air after a tackle in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, ... more

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) starts in his first NFL game during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) starts in his first NFL game during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and coach Jim Harbaugh during warm ups before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and coach Jim Harbaugh during warm ups before the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) after a touchdown in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammate wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) after a touchdown in the second half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park ... more

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San ... more

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with tight end Vernon Davis (85) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Bears fan Frank Babayah and Andrew Kranitz react to a 49ers gain in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Bears fan Frank Babayah and Andrew Kranitz react to a 49ers gain in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November ... more

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

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Cornerback Tarell Brown (25) tackles Chicago wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Cornerback Tarell Brown (25) tackles Chicago wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on ... more

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks off in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Kicker David Akers (2) kicks off in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Chicago Bears fans during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

Chicago Bears fans during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012.

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Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November 19, 2012. less

Wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday November ... more

Alex Smith said got a greeting from Michael Bush of the Bears at the end of the game. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 32-7 at Candlestick Park Monday November 19, 2012.

Alex Smith said got a greeting from Michael Bush of the Bears at the end of the game. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 32-7 at Candlestick Park Monday November 19, 2012.

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Jason Campbell is sacked by Justin Smith, top, and Aldon Smith, obscured, in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7. less

Jason Campbell is sacked by Justin Smith, top, and Aldon Smith, obscured, in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November ... more

NaVorro Bowman chases down Devin Hester on a punt return in the fourth quarter. Hester finished the game with -1 yard on punt returns. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7. less

NaVorro Bowman chases down Devin Hester on a punt return in the fourth quarter. Hester finished the game with -1 yard on punt returns. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San ... more

Jim Harbaugh reacts to a first down call in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7.

Jim Harbaugh reacts to a first down call in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7.

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Colin Kaepernick scrambles in the fourth quarter under pressure from Israel Idonije. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7. less

Colin Kaepernick scrambles in the fourth quarter under pressure from Israel Idonije. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, ... more

Justin Smith sacks Jason Campbell who fumbled the ball that resulted in a safety in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012, and won 32-7. less

Justin Smith sacks Jason Campbell who fumbled the ball that resulted in a safety in the fourth quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday ... more

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates tight end Vernon Davis (85) and Offensive tackle Alex Boone (75) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates with teammates tight end Vernon Davis (85) and Offensive tackle Alex Boone (75) after a touchdown in the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers game against the

Tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs through a tackle by linebacker Nick Roach (53) in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday November 19, 2012.

Tight end Vernon Davis (85) runs through a tackle by linebacker Nick Roach (53) in the first half of the San Francisco 49ers game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on